The Challenges of a Nursing Home Administrator During an Acquisition Judith Young-Bird HCS/320 – Health Care Communication Strategies July 21‚ 2014 Kelly Hernandez The Challenges of a Nursing Home Administrator During an Acquisition With the downturn of the economy‚ in recent years‚ it is an opportune time for companies to acquire businesses that are suffering. Unfortunately‚ healthcare facilities that assist long-term care patients fall victim to this misfortune in time. According to "Longtermcare
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Nursing Home Culture Change: How It Benefit Your Bottom Line Kevin Do University of Connecticut Management of Long Term Health Care Organizations Professor: Brandon Munson Date: 11/01/2012 Abstract This paper will discuss the culture change in long term care industry focused on nursing homes in America. Also‚ the methodologies of culture change will also be addressed. In the end‚ what culture change will benefit the nursing homes and how it helps managers to manage their bottom lines
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Stress of Caring at Parkway Nursing Homes Parkway Nursing Care is going through a difficult time. With the increase in demand of patient care services and the new government policy for healthcare institutions‚ the organization is having a difficult time with severing the increased number of patients. This report will focus on the type of changes that need to done to reduce the stress leave of employees and increase their work performance. This report will also suggest methods on reducing stress
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Nursing Home: Hope Healthcare Center Location/Address of facility: 38410 Cherry Hill Rd Westland Michigan 48185 Director’s Name: Linda Hamstra Overview: Differently than most of the students in class‚ I was welcomed by Hope Healthcare to visit the facilitly. I had explained I was a student of Central Michigan University and would like to come for a visit for observations and they scheduled an appointment during the phone call. Physical Layout: Single story facility with 142 certified
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Nursing homes offer the most extensive care a person can get outside a hospital. Nursing homes offer help with custodial care like bathing‚ getting dressed‚ and eating as well as skilled care. Skilled nursing care is given by a registered nurse and includes medical monitoring and treatments. It is good for an elder woman or man to be in nursing homes is like a hospital but better nursing homes is for people who is not feeling well that don’t need to be in a hospital but is going to well taken care
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leads to a feeling of isolation. The isolation felt by nursing home residents may lead to a feeling of hopelessness. Hopelessness perceived by residents in a nursing home may be due to several factors. Individuals perceive failure in the areas such as coping or problem-solving. (Bahr & Brown‚ 2012‚ p. 117). Nursing home residents may perceive failure when it comes to problem-solving for reasons such as a lack of autonomy. Many nursing home residents dismiss their feelings of hopelessness for he
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Care Quality of Nursing Homes in America The quality of care in nursing homes around the country is a topic that has become heavily researched over the past 30 years. In some parts of the world‚ like Wales‚ residents appreciate the care they receive from loving nurses and good programs (Palfrey‚ 2011). However‚ in many countries such as the United States‚ residents argue that there is a major need for reform in the nursing home industry. This issue has recently become overwhelmingly important
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When considering the nursing home option for parents or other loved ones‚ here are a few of the main advantages to keep to mind: • Better resources and equipment: Private homes simply don’t have the types of medical equipment and supplies needed to help seniors stay healthy. Many nursing homes are almost as advanced as hospitals in their ability to provide sophisticated care for patients on a 24-hour basis. • High-quality long-term care: Due to modern medicine‚ seniors now live longer than ever
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Title: -‘A Report Submitted to the Continuing Care Committee within NHS Blackburn with Darwen Teaching Care Trust Plus’. A Report Submitted to The Open University Contents:- 1. Introduction 2 2. Perspective on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
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Have you or a loved one recently had a fall or nasty injury? Is the stuffy‚ overcrowded nursing home they stuck you in driving you crazy? Are you worried you will have a tough time adjusting when you get discharged? To avoid problems with the post-nursing home transition‚ it is important to have a plan in place. With that in mind‚ here are 7 tips from the New York in-home senior care experts at ElderChoice. Make A Plan: If you’re getting released in a wheelchair but three steps stand between you
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